Oh, Florida, your greed is showing.

The first story that caught my eye is from Walton county, in the panhandle of Florida.

It seems somehow, someway, legislation was passed that muddied the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Since said legislation passed, greedy wealthy property owners, under the delusion that they own the BEACH, have put fences of markers down to just above the water line, and call the police to enforce it. Seriously!? For years they have made it difficult to get to beach accesses – now, this has gone too far.

Up next, vacation destination, Destin, Florida. More overcrowded and overdeveloped by the day, the monstrous Emerald Grande started charging for parking. $10. The hotel that was built on a spit of land that was never to be developed, but was because the right pockets were lined with cash, now is charging for parking. When it shouldn’t even exist. Wall to wall traffic, condos stacked on condos, and now paying to park just to shop. Bravo, greedy tourism barons!

Next up, downtown Pensacola, Florida – also in the panhandle. Some genius decided to make every possible parking lot and street space a pay for park scenario. Every. Single. One. We came downtown to watch a movie at the classic Saengar Theater, and spent a long time circling, looking for a free spot, even as the lots were empty. We noticed dozens of cars doing the same thing. Ironically, they are revitalizing downtown. Too bad no one can come here without shelling out to park. The businesses have to be suffering. Smooth move, brainiacs.

Pensacola Beach is considering charging to park at the one major parking lot – the one with access to both the beach, and the boardwalk. The premise is they will remove the $1 toll plazas to get on the island. Riiiight. Let me look into my crystal ball – I see toll booths, and a pay to park lot.

November is coming – find out who stands for the people. Vote for someone who gives a crap – because obviously they aren’t currently in office.